Chapter 1700 Duplicitous Intentions

Chapter 1700 Duplicitous Intentions

The communications between the Voidreaper and the allied royals happened rather quickly as Master Reina securely relayed Rui's messages to Area Crina, where it was then relayed to the royals through an untraceable means as a result of the sheer resources and care that the royals had put into not being traced.

"The Voidreaper has a policy of knowing the identity of the commissioner?" Prince Randal narrowed his eyes.

"That was the response that Area Crina supplied us with, Your Highness," Sierra calmly informed him. "It's not unheard of, even if unusual."

"We cannot possibly divulge our identities," Princess Ranea's tone was firm. "We should cancel our plans to commission him if he is not amenable to not knowing our identity," Princess Rafia remarked. The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

"However, he is the most desirable candidate out of all the assassins," Princess Raemina remarked as she studied his profile with interest.

"Our identities as the ones who seek to assassinate Rui Quarrier must never come out at all costs," Prince Randal was clear. "At the same time, securing his commission is desirable."

Princess Ranea turned to Sierra. "Are there any circumstances under which both of these can be achieved?"

"In our talks with the Voidreaper, he had revealed that he is willing to learn of the identities of the commissioners after the assassination is complete when he delivers the body," Sierra remarked. "Do we really require the body?" Princess Raemina frowned.

"The best way to minimize the probability of Your Highness' identities being revealed is to ensure that the body is not discovered. Once the body is discovered, the probability that of Your Highnesses being exposed increases significantly, statistically," Sierra remarked. "So ensuring that the body is never found is our best course of action?" Prince Randal narrowed his eyes.

The suggestion intrigued the four royals. "...I suppose that's a simple way to fix the problem," Prince Randal mused. "Actually, that is indeed a rather simple and straightforward solution. Once he has delivered the body, the agreement will be completed, and the contract will be voided, including the non-compete clause. Then we can kill the Voider then and there on the spot with our Martial Masters and dispose of the body without anybody coming out the wiser."

"As long as nobody walks away learning our identities, I'm fine," Princess Ranea shrugged. "Even if that means killing the people who do walk away."

"That is an agreeable proposition," Princess Rafia nodded. "The probability that he can survive such a situation is precisely zero. In that case, it would be better to procure the body after fulfilling his request and then kill him then and there."

"Sounds like it will be an exciting spectacle," Princess Raemina giggled. "I look forward to seeing the great Voidreaper struggling against our Masters."

"There won't be any struggle," Prince Randal snorted. "He will die instantly. Not even the might of the Voider will be enough to last a second against a powerful Martial Master. Objectively, there is zero risk."

He turned to Sierra. "Good suggestion."

"Thank you, Your Highness," She bowed.

"Since our agreement is unanimous, let us go with this plan," Princess Ranea nodded, narrowing her eyes. "We will commission the best of the assassins we can within short notice, all of whom will be Seniors because Masters will take years naturally and have them take Rui on in a manner that ensures that they won't impede each other. The Voidreaper will be put last in line, and if he does somehow successfully kill Rui, then he dies after learning our identities."

The four royals nodded with affirmation.